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Departure & Return Location

Hotel - Plaza San Francisco

Duration

05:00 am - 18:00 pm
Tour Details

During the time of the Incas, the Quechua people built suspension bridges using vegetable fibers to cross the rugged geography of the Andes mountain range and connect different communities. Q’eswachaka is the only Inca bridge that is still “alive” today, as it is renewed every year for preservation.

Located three and a half hours away from the city of Cusco, in the district of Quehue and at an altitude of 3,700 meters, the Q’eswachaka bridge stretches over the Apurimac River, measuring 29 meters in length and 1.20 meters in width. Every year, during the second week of June, the communities of Chaupibanda, Choccayhua, Huinchiri, and Ccollana Quehue come together for its renewal.

The process begins days in advance when the residents search for q’oya, a durable vegetable fiber used in bridge construction. Once collected, it is left to dry for a day before being beaten with stones and soaked to harden. After this process, the q’iswa is created, which is the joining of several q’oyas to form a rope. All family members participate in this elaboration. With the q’iswas prepared, everything is ready for the bridge renovation, a three-day process that involves various rituals and offerings to Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the Apus (mountains).

THE LAST QESWACHACA BRIDGE + 4 LAGOONS

Queshuachaca (in Quechua, Q’ichwachaka, pronounced locally as [q’eswɐˈt͡ʃɐkɐ] or [q’eʃwɐˈt͡ʃɐkɐ]) is a rope bridge constructed with vegetable fiber (ichu) found in the district of Quehue, province of Canas, in the department of Cuzco, at an altitude of 3,700 meters above sea level, spanning the Apurimac River. The existence of this bridge dates back to the Inca era, and its maintenance and renovation are carried out through a ritual performed by the communities of Huinchiri, Chaupibanda, Ccollana Quehue, and Choccayhua.

The bridge is 28 meters long and 1.20 meters wide, and its structure is primarily made of long braided strips of ichu.

Price Includes

  • Pick up from your hotel
  • Tourist transport
  • Buffet breakfast and lunch
  • Professional bilingual guide

Price Excludes

  • Entrance fees (S/. 10.00 soles)

Recommended to Carry

  • Sweater for the cold
  • Sportswear
  • Hiking shoes
  • Hat or cap
  • Sun glasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • Gloves
  • Liter of water
  • Extra money
Itinerary

The Last Qeswachaca Bridge + 4 Lagoons (All Day)

We will begin our adventure by picking you up from your hotel. Departing at 5:00 am, we will embark on a three-hour journey to the Combapata community, where we will make a restroom stop and enjoy breakfast. Then, we will visit the Combapata viewpoint to appreciate the panoramic view of the union of two rivers, the Rio Vilcanota and Sallca. Continuing our trip, we will visit the Pabellones volcano in the Yanaoca district, and after an additional hour, we will arrive at the Q’ewe district, where the famous Inca bridge “Q’eswachaka” is located. Built with vegetable fiber and spanning 28.67 meters, the bridge is rebuilt once a year in June by four local communities. We will have time to explore Q’eswachaka and its surroundings while the guide narrates the history of this Inca engineering marvel. After visiting the bridge, we will head to Combapata, the chosen location for lunch.

Following lunch, we will take a leisurely walk of 15 to 20 minutes, during which we will admire the Pampamarca, Asnacqocha, Acopía, and Pomacanchi lagoons. We will have the opportunity to observe a variety of regional flora and fauna while experiencing the richness of Andean culture. On our way back to Cusco, we will make an optional stop at the Rumipunku Portal before finally returning to Cusco.

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